Attorney Kelly Sims told the Sentinel that "After much soul searching and recent disappointments, Shellie feels compelled to officially end her six year marriage to George Michael Zimmerman."

She pleaded guilty in August to perjury, after lying to officials during Zimmerman's bond hearing about the couple's financial situation. Shellie told the court in April of 2012 that the couple had no money, when in fact they'd collected donations for Zimmerman's defense as the story of Trayvon Martin's death became international news. Through a now-defunct site, Zimmerman collected $204,000 from supporters for his defense. George Zimmerman wasn't with Shellie when she pleaded guilty in court.